1880-1914, undated
GUSN-303510
Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has upholstered back, seat and arms; tall rectangular back with straight crest rail; scrolled arms; fluted or reeded columnar arm supports with rosettes at top and rectangular square blocks at base; straight skirt; and flour fluted or reeded tapered legs with cuffs. Carved or inlaid ornamentation is present on crest rail, stiles, arm supports and blocks; skirt; and legs. Title, dimensions, "B. F. Stevens 14371" and "11856" are handwritten on drawing.
sofas
Neoclassical
design drawings
1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 8 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.018.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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